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Criterion
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of Strategy Map with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Strategy Map
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Purposedifferent
With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.A Strategy Map translates strategy into a few connected objectives across perspectives such as finance, customers, processes, and learning. This makes visible which capabilities and activities are meant to drive which results.With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h Setup, laufend30-60 min2-4 h workshop plus review10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
114-101
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutineUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsStrategy Map, Objective Set, Cause-Effect HypothesesDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
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ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
AlignmentExecutionGoalsCausality
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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